From musica latina or jazz to historical reenactments Uncle Sam handing out red, white and blue balloons to two eager children.
The Parks and Recreation Division sponsors more than thirty cultural programs and performances to perk up the summer. The "flashiest," ah-inspiring event is Summer Fete, which averages 40,000 visitors every third of July.

Parks and leisure

Something for everyone

People relaxing near Normandale Lake Bandshell.

Bloomington offers more than eight thousand acres of parks and open space for nature lovers to enjoy.

Realizing the importance of natural beauty to the well-being of its citizens, past community leaders preserved thousands of acres for parks and open space. It's natural that the City focuses on recreation in its many forms, for all ages and all ability levels.

Want to know what's going on now? Check out our parks, arts and recreation events calendar.

Activity and program registration
Adaptive recreation
Aquatic Center
Bush Lake Beach
Center for the Arts
Golf courses:
- Dwan Golf Club
- Hyland Greens Golf Course
Ice Garden
Online Program Services (online registrations, league/team schedules and standings)
Park Maintenance
Parks
- A-to-Z parks listing
- Map
Parks and Recreation Division
Parks, Art and Recreation Commission
Picnic shelters
Playfields
Recreational programs
Special events
Volunteering